The toys are listed according to age. All award winners are of equal value.
Ages 8 months +
EXPLORE 'N GROW TUMBLE 'N TWIRL TOP MODEL # 39124 PLAYSKOOL/HASBRO AGES 8 MONTHS +
***Children’s Choice Award 2010***
Simply fun! This simple, brightly coloured, pump-action toy engages babies as they push the toy’s plunger down and watch the four balls inside spin around and around. And when the balls spin fast enough, they may pop out of the toy’s “happy face” spout – much to the delight of little ones. Durable plastic, and no batteries required.
Ages 9 months +
LIGHT-UP LEARNING CAMERA MODEL # 80-100700 V-TECH AGES 9 MONTHS + ***Children's Choice Award 2010***
Smile! This plastic toy camera makes children giggle when they push the button and hear camera sounds and sayings such as “Great picture!” This toy camera is large – but easy to hold with its convenient handles – and very durable. This is a fun toy that inspires lots of pretend play. NOTE: 3 “AA” batteries required.
Ages 2+
SAND AND WATER TRANSPORTATION STATION MODEL # 790300 STEP 2 AGES 2+ YEARS
***Children's Choice Award 2010***
Making a splash! This sturdy, compartmentalized activity table made of durable plastic is sized just right for 3 to 4 children to enjoy hours of sand or water play. Our testers found that the table works best when filled with water, and young ones enjoy seeing water spill through the funnel. This table’s crowning glory is its elasticized cover, which can be neatly placed when playtime is over. NOTE: Toy best enjoyed outdoors.
Ages 3+
REVERSIBLE DRAGON/KNIGHT CAPE MODEL # 55693 CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA AGES 3+ YEARS
***Children's Choice Award 2010***
A knight to remember! This dashing cape made of high-quality material reverses from stately knight to fantastic dragon. Children loved the dual nature of the cape, which sparked hours of adventurous imaginary play. Ideal for Halloween too! NOTE: Washable on gentle cycle; drip dry.
Ages 3+
REVERSIBLE DRAGON/KNIGHT HOOD MODEL # 12980 CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA AGES 3+ YEARS
***Children's Choice Award 2010***
This charming hood made of high-quality material easily reverses from stately knight to fantastic dragon, and it makes a perfect companion piece to the Reversible Dragon Knight Cape. Whether wearing the hood as knight or dragon, young adventurers enjoy hours of imaginary play. Ideal for Halloween too! NOTE: Washable on gentle cycle; drip dry.
Ages 3+
DELUXE FOAM SWORD MODEL # 10000 CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA AGES 3+ YEARS
***Children's Choice Award 2010***
What knight is complete without a sword? This foam sword makes the perfect accent piece for children playing while wearing the Reversible Dragon Knight Cape and Hood. However, this sword also inspires lots of imaginary play on its own – from swashbucklers to gladiators to space rebels and more. Ideal for Halloween too!
Ages 3+
SNOW WHITE/SLEEPING BEAUTY REVERSIBLE PINAFORE MODEL # 35304 CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA AGES 3+ YEARS
***Children's Choice Award 2010***
Fit for royal play! This beautiful reversible pinafore made of high-quality material is two costumes in one – Snow White and Sleeping Beauty. The costume is easily reversible with button and tie fasteners. Children clamor to wear the brightly coloured, detailed outfit and enjoy hours of princess fairytale play. Ideal for Halloween too! NOTE: Washable on gentle cycle; drip dry.
Ages 3+
PRINCESS SLIPPERS MODEL # 18265 CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA AGES 3+ YEARS
***Children's Choice Award 2010***
Lovely from tip to toe! These lined, sparkly slippers turn a child into an instant Cinderella. They also match perfectly with the Snow White and Sleeping Beauty reversible pinafore. Our testers wanted to wear these shoes everywhere – with the costume or on their own.
Ages 3+
CURIOUS GEORGE DISCOVERY BEACH GAME MODEL # 01018 I CAN DO THAT GAMES AGES 3+ YEARS
***Children's Choice Award 2010***
Mover and shaker! Children are attracted to the Curious George theme of this innovative seashore adventure game, but are really captivated when play gets underway. It starts out like a memory game but the action picks up when the box – which is full of sand – gets shaken up and all the objects that players are supposed to remember move around. The game includes cards, a discovery beach box, 21 hidden treasures, 5 secret beach locations and a game spinner. Best of all, there’s no mess – treasures and sand stay sealed inside the box. For 2 to 4 players; the first player to collect 6 cards wins. Also available in Dr. Seuss One Fish Two Fish theme. DR. SEUSS ONE FISH TWO FISH MEMORY GAME MODEL # 01012 I CAN DO THAT GAMES AGES 3+ YEARS
***Children's Choice Award 2010***
From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere! This innovative seashore adventure game captivates children when play gets underway. It starts out like a memory game but the action picks up when the box – which is full of sand – gets shaken up and all the objects that players are supposed to remember move around. The game includes cards, a discovery beach box, 21 hidden treasures, 5 secret beach locations and a game spinner. Best of all, there’s no mess – treasures and sand stay sealed inside the box. For 2 to 4 players; the first player to collect 6 cards wins. Also available in Curious George theme.
Ages 3+
Ages 4+
RESEARCH SUBMARINE MODEL # 4473 PLAYMOBIL AGES 4+ YEARS
***Children's Choice Award 2010***
Dive into fun! This double passenger underwater research submarine play set comes with two female diver figures. The toy submarine also features searchlights, working grab-arms, a waterproof cabin, an underwater motor and a hand air pump that attaches to the cabin, so children can easily adjust the diving depth by adding or releasing air. Works well in water, inspiring hours of underwater action play by boys and girls alike. NOTE: 1 “AA” battery required.
Ages 6+
TOO MANY MONKEYS MODEL # 241 GAMEWRIGHT AGES 6+ YEARS
***Children's Choice Award 2010***
Monkey business! This engaging card game for 2 to 6 players is fun, easy and quick to play. The object is to get Primo the Monkey back into bed after his animal friends arrive for a surprise pajama party. Players must flip and swap cards in numerical order while trying to turn up all the monkey cards. This set includes 55 cute cards that feature elephants, giraffes and raccoons as well as lots of monkeys. It takes about 5 to 10 minutes to play, and children love playing this game that involves both strategy and luck.
Ages 6+
WEDGITS ON WHEELS MODEL # 300067 IMAGABILITY AGES 6+ YEARS
***Children's Choice Award 2010***
Stack and roll! Children find this 60-piece building set loads of fun – especially since they can build wheeled constructs with this kit. Once young builders master how to “wedge” the durable, colourful plastic pieces, they spend hours stacking horizontally and vertically – and creating some very cool moves.
Ages 8+
YAMSLAM MODEL # BOG-00300 BLUE ORANGE GAMES AGES 8+ YEARS
***Children's Choice Award 2010***
Slammin’! This entertaining game for 1 to 4 players comes in a brightly coloured, circular, solid container with poker-style chips. There are also five dice, and the object is to roll the dice, strategize and ultimately win with a Yamslam. Players roll the dice and choose those that will get the best results. Each combination has a different point value, but only 4 corresponding chips, so players learn quickly to get the best ones and collect bonuses before they run out. Play lasts about 15 minutes per session.
Ages 9+
ART NOUVEAU WORKSHOP (FELT TIP MARKERS) MODEL # DJ08607 DJECO AGES 9+ YEARS
***Children's Choice Award 2010***
Artfully new! The Art Nouveau movement encouraged people to make art part of everyday life and, with this kit, children can explore their creativity and enjoy creating impressive pieces. This art craft comes in a reusable box with 10 good-quality felt tip markers, a gold pen and booklet. Budding artists use the 4 art nouveau-inspired template pictures. Two sticker sheets are also provided. The result: wonderful art that kids are proud to make and display.
FASHION WORKSHOP (FELT TIP MARKERS) MODEL # DJ08731 DJECO AGES 9+ YEARS
***Children's Choice Award 2010***
Fun time by design! Children discover their inner designers when they create their own fashions on the attractive model sheets provided in this kit. This art craft comes in a reusable box with 10 good-quality double-sided felt tip markers (one side features a fine-point marker while the other side features a brush marker). Kids can follow pattern ideas or design their own freestyle fashions. Stickers are also provided to add accent pieces like bracelets, shoes and leotards on the art. The result: very polished art that kids are proud to make and display.
ABSTRACT WORKSHOP (PASTEL) MODEL # DJ08610 DJECO AGES 10+ YEARS
***Children's Choice Award 2010***
Fine art! Children are delighted by the results of this pastel kit that teaches them how to apply and blend colour for professional-looking results. This art craft comes in an attractive box with flat, lipstick-style pastels and 4 Paul Klee-inspired template pictures. The kit also includes a great book, and the instructions teach how to properly add layers of colour for best results. The result: pastel art that parents want to frame and that kids are proud to display.
